Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - News - November 06, 2023

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Amani Hansberry - Solid in debutHansberry supplied seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and two assists across 14 minutes during Monday's 80-52 win over Eastern Illinois.

ImpactHansberry closed with seven points and eight rebounds during his collegiate debut as the Fighting Illini took down Eastern Illinois. The 6-foot-8 freshman was a top-75 prospect in the class of 2023, and he made his presence felt during Monday's opener. Hansberry will compete for minutes behind Coleman Hawkins and Quincy Guerrier in the Illini' frontcourt this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Luke Goode - Converts from deep in winGoode finished with nine points (3-5 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and six rebounds across 18 minutes during Monday's 80-52 victory over Eastern Illinois.

ImpactGoode knocked down 3-of-5 shots from deep while hauling in six rebounds during Monday's win over Eastern Illinois. The 6-foot-7 junior appeared in only 10 games last season due to a foot injury, averaging four points and 1.6 rebounds on 13.7 minutes per game. Goode saw a sizable role in the Fighting Illini's opener, but it remains to be seen how rotations will align themselves against tougher competition.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE

No. 25 Illinois overcomes slow start to defeat Eastern IllinoisDra Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 18 points, Terrence Shannon Jr. added 16 and No. 25 Illinois pulled away in the second half to beat Eastern Illinoi...

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Sencire Harris - Set to redshirtHarris will redshirt during the 2023-24 season, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.

ImpactHarris participated in multiple preseason scrimmages with the Illini, but he did not appear in Illinois' season opener. Head coach Brad Underwood revealed after the game that Harris will redshirt this season. Underwood stressed that the move has been made for Harris' long-term development, emphasizing the young guard's skill, but also his need to put on necessary strength. Harris, who averaged 3.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 33 games during his freshman season (14.4 minutes per game), will look to come back stronger next season.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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